Utilities Person I

The City of Saginaw•City Hall, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semiskilled work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems. The position installs, maintains, and records water meters, operates related equipment, and may require frequent interaction with the public. Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, with exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and blood-borne pathogens. Protective equipment may be required, and noise levels are typically very loud. The position must be available to respond to emergencies outside standard working hours. Applicants are screened; qualified applicants are invited to take a performance test and oral interview and must score at least 70% on each selection process to proceed. The posting is open to SEIU hourly members and the public. SEIU hourly members must apply within the first seven days to be considered as in-house candidates; the posting may close after seven days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least six months of experience working as a manual laborer.
Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Group A with air brakes and N endorsement.
Possess and maintain Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Drinking Water Operator Certification, Level S-4; if not held at hire, obtain it within 24 months of hire.
Ability to learn and use GIS software and water/sewer data collection applications.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work from water/sewer maps and utility prints.
Ability to learn to locate water/sewer systems through field measurements or electronic devices.
Ability to learn the One Call Miss Dig System.
Ability to operate motor vehicles, including a pickup truck and 1-ton dump truck, and willingness to learn safe operation of a 26,000-pound G.V.W. dump truck with trailer, backhoe, and loader equipment.
Acceptable attendance record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including exerting up to 25 pounds of force continuously, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally; frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing or pulling, gross manipulation, and driving city vehicles.
Vision abilities including close and distance vision, depth perception, color identification, and peripheral awareness; hearing ability to perceive standard and detailed oral information and distinguish sounds; ability to communicate clearly and provide detailed instructions; and ability to detect odors as necessary.

Nice To Haves

One year of underground construction experience.

Responsibilities

Install and remove private water and sewer connections, mains, meter pits, hydrants, valves, and water meters.
Repair, clean, and maintain mains, valves, hydrants, catch basins, manholes, sidewalks, and stop boxes.
Install, repair, and replace water meters; turn services on and off; inspect meters; resolve complaints; and report issues.
Record water meter readings using electronic devices and inspect for leaks, defects, tampering, or bypassing.
Ensure accurate monthly meter readings for customer billing and manually read up to 400 meters if automated systems are unavailable.
Construct catch basins, manholes, curbs, and sidewalks, including setting forms and finishing concrete.
Clean catch basins, sewers, and manholes; apply deodorizer, root killer, and pest-control treatments as required.
Perform routine maintenance and inspections of hydrants and water valves, documenting results in logs and spreadsheets.
Operate tools, vehicles, and equipment, including compressors, hydraulic tools, boring and tapping machines, sewer-cleaning equipment, hydro-excavators, trucks, and loaders.
Backfill water and sewer excavations with appropriate materials after maintenance work.
Shut off fire hydrants unlawfully opened during hot weather and interact professionally with the public.
Locate and stake water and sewer mains and system appurtenances using field measurements or electronic devices, in accordance with the One Call Miss Dig System.
Assist with yard and stockroom tasks as needed.
Report field issues and unusual conditions to the Utilities Foreman for follow-up.
Perform other related duties as assigned.